Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a financial obligation imposed by a court on one spouse to provide monetary assistance to the other spouse during or after a divorce or legal separation, generally based on disparities in earning capacities and contributions to the marriage.

How do courts determine the amount of alimony?

Courts consider various factors when determining alimony, including the length of the marriage, each spouses income and earning potential, standard of living during the marriage, age and health of both parties, and contributions to the marriage such as childcare and homemaking. The goal is to ensure a fair and equitable financial arrangement post-divorce.

What role does accounting play in alimony investigations?

Accounting plays a crucial role in alimony investigations by providing an accurate assessment of each spouse’s financial status. This includes evaluating incomes, assets, expenses, debts, tax implications, and any hidden assets or undisclosed income that may affect the fairness of the alimony award.

Can a judge modify an existing alimony order?

Yes, a judge can modify an existing alimony order if there has been a significant change in circumstances for either party. Such changes might include job loss, illness or disability affecting earning capacity, remarriage or cohabitation by the receiving spouse which decreases their need for support.

What evidence is used in alimony investigations to influence a judges decision?

Evidence used in alimony investigations typically includes financial documents like tax returns; pay stubs; business records; bank statements; expense ledgers; property valuations; expert witness testimony regarding employment prospects and earnings potential; as well as personal conduct that may impact ones ability to earn (e.g., evidence of laziness or deliberate underemployment). This evidence helps paint an overall picture of each party’s financial situation for the judge.

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Alimony decisions are made by a court under applicable law. When a party or counsel needs factual information about income, employment, assets, cohabitation, or other legally relevant circumstances, Alibi Investigations can conduct a discreet, purpose-limited investigation and provide objective documentation. We do not offer legal advice or promise that findings will change an award.

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Why Hire an Alimony Investigator

Here are three ways that an expert alimony investigator at Alibi Investigations can help you give or get what you truly deserve.

Leverage in Getting Alimony

An investigation may document facts that counsel can evaluate in an alimony or modification matter. The value, admissibility, and legal effect of any information depend on the facts and applicable law; hiring an investigator does not guarantee an award, modification, or other court outcome.

Higher Alimony Provision

When legally relevant conduct is at issue, investigators may use lawful surveillance, public records, interviews, or other authorized methods to document facts. Clients should work with qualified counsel to define the scope and determine how any findings may be used.

Suspicious Altering of Information

If you’re doubting whether your spouse is disclosing vital information that might affect the judge’s decision on assigning a provision, you may need an alimony investigator to help you prove it in court.

Why Hire Alibi Investigations

At Alibi Investigations, we focus on conducting discreet and confidential spouse relationship inquisitions. You will have real-time access to surveillance videos on your phone, and all evidence gathered. We do this to get to the bottom of your situation and present to you the hard facts without prejudice so that you can make the right decision. We conduct surveillance to get the answers you need.